Scandals, gossip and rumors in real life: material for fiction

There’s something undeniably fascinating about scandals, whether it’s the relief that “it’s not me,” the judgment that “they deserve it,” or the simple curiosity about the misdeeds of others. Here are some delicious book recommendations from Hank Phillipi Ryan to satisfy your thirst for revenge.

Discovering a new literary voice

BookTrib’s tagline is “Where Readers Discover” and we always try to do our part to “walk the talk.” In partnership with Reedsy, BookTrib recently sponsored a short story writing contest and was thrilled to discover the sensational work of Adam Perschbacher, whose moving story “Surrender” was chosen from hundreds of entries. Discover this captivating new voice in literature today.

Diane Parrish’s literary garden blooms with books of August

An “August book,” to paraphrase William Faulkner, is a story that embodies the warmth of the season while subtly anticipating fall. Author Diane Parrish’s new Lit Garden column begins with some of her favorite books to capture the current mood.

Strange demographic development influences millennials’ priorities

Social media is buzzing with the idea that millennials have moved past midlife crises and turned to “grandma hobbies.” From birdwatching and gardening to knitting, baking and jigsaw puzzles, activities once associated with grandmothers are now the most popular pastimes for younger audiences. But the real question is how this shift will affect the future of publishing.

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Take part in our competition and win two captivating novels — Long Island by Colm Toibin and Something better by Diane Parrish – and explore the complexities of desire, faith and the search for something extraordinary.